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Ramadan: How is the month observed in the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia?

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We explore Ramadan traditions in three very different countries: the UAE, Egypt and Malaysia.

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How to be prepared for culture shock as a digital nomad

When you are past the honeymoon phase, all the changes in your life can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to get ahead of the stress before you even leave.

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Discover these iconic European shopfronts without spending any money

Shopfronts can easily go unnoticed as we go about our busy lives, but these colourful stores bring European cities to life.

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Italy ready to rebuild bombed Mariupol theatre

Ukraine say the theatre was hit by a Russian airstrike on Wednesday while people sheltered there from bombardments. Russia denied striking the theatre.

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Creative industries put pressure on Brussels over ticket resales

A group of 150 organisations representing Europe's creative industries are lobbying Brussels to clamp down on "exploitative" ticket resale market

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Dancers resign from Russian Bolshoi ballet over Ukraine

The pair, who are Italian and Brazilian nationals, cite the war in Ukraine as they exit the Russian cultural institution.

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'This is our story': Lviv museums move to protect Ukrainian heritage

Museums in the western city are taking steps to protect art and literature telling the story of Ukraine from potential Russian bombardment.

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Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution and returning artefacts to the places they came from.

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President Zelenskyy: The actor now playing the role of a lifetime

Four years ago Volodymyr Zelenskyy was one of Ukraine's best-loved comedians, an actor with a hit show and few, if any, political aspirations. Now he's leading his country as its president and standing up to Russia.

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Russian opera singer Anna Netrebko suspends performances

Netrebko was originally scheduled to perform on Wednesday evening at Hamburg's Elbe Philharmonic but her concert has been postponed until September 2022.

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Leonardo DiCaprio is latest star to support Ukraine

DiCaprio joins Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher as latest celebrities to donate money to the Ukrainian cause.

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Two more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP

'The tide is turning' as more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP. This week the National Portrait Gallery and Scottish Ballet said they're ending their sponsorship deals over fossil fuel concerns.

Melting Pot Culture

Inside Alserkal Avenue: The home of Dubai’s melting pot art community

A block of streets lined with warehouses and units converted into galleries, cafes and even fitness centres, this inclusive space offers an annual programme of free events

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Korean stars BTS head back on tour as parent company profits surge

Korean pop stars BTS announce they're going back on tour this year, as their parent company Hybe announces a surge in profits despite the COVID pandemic.

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The famous carnival in Nice returns after two years

After a year's absence the party atmosphere returned to the city of Nice as it welcomed back its annual carnival parade

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Festival of literature: "Dickens would have really adored this."

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The 14th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has opened in Dubai. Cult caught up with to bestselling children’s author David Walliams, Lucinda Dickens-Hawksley, the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, and Emirati author and illustrator Maitha Al Khayat.

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Paris becomes 'City of Love' on Valentine's Day

Couples flocked to Paris on Monday to celebrate Valentine's Day against a romantic backdrop that lovers dream about around the world. Dozens of tourists stood with their backs to the Eiffel Tower, their hands locked in the form of a heart.

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Crowds at the 10th Taiwan Comics and Animation Festival

Taiwanese comics fans flocked to the opening of the Taipei Comics and Animation Festival.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees for 2022

The American institution has been honouring performers that shaped our musical landscape for almost 40 years. Here's who is in contention for an induction at this year's ceremony.

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El Salvador: Collective of young artists eyes "cultural revolution"

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"From limitation comes the creative explosion."